Kinokawa, Wakayama

Kinokawa
紀の川市
City

Kokawa Temple, as known sightseeing spot in Kinokawa

Location of Kinokawa in Wakayama Prefecture
Kinokawa

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 34°15′59″N 135°21′55″E / 34.26639°N 135.36528°E / 34.26639; 135.36528Coordinates: 34°15′59″N 135°21′55″E / 34.26639°N 135.36528°E / 34.26639; 135.36528
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Wakayama Prefecture
Government
  Mayor Shinji Nakamura (since November 2005)
Area
  Total 228.24 km2 (88.12 sq mi)
Population (April 30, 2011)
  Total 67,835
  Density 297.21/km2 (769.8/sq mi)
Symbols
  Tree Osmanthus
  Flower Peach
  Bird Cettia diphone
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City Hall Address Nishi-Oi 338, Kinokawa City, Wakayama Prefecture (和歌山県紀の川市西大井338番地)
649-6492

Kinokawa (紀の川市 Kinokawa-shi) is a city located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.

As of April 30, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 67,835, with 25,607 households and a population density of 297.21 persons per km². The total area is 228.24 km².

The modern city of Kinokawa was established on November 11, 2005, from the merger of the towns of Kishigawa, Kokawa, Momoyama, Naga and Uchita (all from Naga District).

Kokawa Temple (Kokawa-ji) is famous for sightseeing site in Kinokawa.

Attractions

People from Kinokawa city

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